Mundane News

[DCLane]

Isn't that an oxymoron, surely Apprenticeships are for manual skill based learning not higher education?

A few years ago they introduced degree-level apprenticeships for career-based learning. The students are working and studying for a degree at the same time on a programme where their employer makes a contribution.

 

[fossyant]

A few years ago they introduced degree-level apprenticeships for career-based learning. The students are working and studying for a degree at the same time on a programme where their employer makes a contribution.

It's more and more common as more courses are being offered. All large employers are charged an apprenticeship levy, so this encourages them to use this money on apprenticeships otherwise it's just another 'tax' (DCLane will understand this - it's for anyone else wondering).

 

[Grant Fondo]

No, I don't think he did. Yan played superbly, a very well-deserved win.

True, Yan got around £250k for the win.

 

[mybike]

So yesterday the garden had dried up, so I put the hose away.

Overnight it rained.

So I got the pump & hose out again.

 

[tyred]

Still torrential rain. Am considering trading the bike in for a canoe as it might be more useful.

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

I've just had half my beer delivered. Parcelforce have decided it's better to make 2 deliveries of 1 box than making 1 delivery of 2. Hermes are evidently in no great rush to wing their parcel over to me, so it's time for a little siesta.

 

[Reynard]

Very blowy, mild and attempting to rain here chez Casa Reynard. Storm Christoph is on his way...

So I did all my chores and outdoor stuff this morning, and plan on indoor activities for the remainder of the day. But lunch first, I have home made ciabatta

 

[Reynard]

By?

You finding something interesting - like an engine named "Arsenal"

 

[Reynard]

Blue wheelie bin emptied and black bag collected.

Still waiting for the last part of my Amazon order to be delivered. The cling film and glue turned up before the weekend, but still no sign of my three lever arch files...

 

[mybike]

It's raining here again.

 

[rockyroller]

So yesterday the garden had dried up, so I put the hose away.
Overnight it rained.
So I got the pump & hose out again.

does it flood your basement?

 

[Ming the Merciless]

Been out on the breezy, damp, and mild conditions on my recumbent. Just a long sleeve merino base layer and gilet on top half. Super mild and if dry could have probably got away with shorts.

 

[Moon bunny]

I have just discovered that someone has put photographs of my (former) workplace up on this very website.

 

[Illaveago]

My new glasses arrived, they are better than the other new ones. I'll give them another go tomorrow .
I've been working on my Scalextric Jag body again . I'm painting it in the Le Mans winning colours. I'm not liking the Humbrol purple colour. It seems to have a lot of clear lacquer in it and it doesn't cover very well. It also washes back off when you re coat it.
As the headlights weren't working I decided to fit some LED bulbs. I've more or less figured out where they go , I've got to insulate the wires before soldering them in place .

 

[Oldhippy]

Having a celebration beer having seen my nice flat that is by the sea and comes with my new job and a new start. ✌